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Coutinho fears Liverpool are reneging on £148m deal

19:50: Philippe Coutinho reportedly fears he’ll be made to stay at Liverpool against his will.

Reports earlier this week claimed Barcelona had finally reached an agreement with Liverpool for a £148.5million (160m euros) transfer.

And it was claimed an announcement was being delayed until Liverpool signed a replacement for Coutinho.

Yet a £40million deal for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain was confirmed today and there has been no movement in the Coutinho transfer saga.

And according to Yahoo Sport, Coutinho’s representatives are “extremely anxious” about Liverpool forcing the Brazilian to remain at the club.

A source is quoted as saying: “Liverpool are not respecting the agreement they made.”

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Liverpool Transfer News: Jurgen Klopp is determined to keep Philippe Coutinho at the club

Barcelona plot dramatic late swoop

19:15: Barcelona are ready to make an offer worth up to £160million for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.

However, Balague doubts they will submit the bid because Barcelona do not think Liverpool will sell Coutinho.

The Spanish transfer window is open until midnight tomorrow night but Liverpool would have to source a replacement, which they cannot do after 11pm.

“It’s not up to him so it’s got no link with Coutinho because Coutinho has got no link with anything.

“Liverpool have said from day one ‘we are not selling’. They told him as well, we’re not selling.

‘As a consequence he asked for a transfer request because he was so upset by the fact that Liverpool are not letting him go.

“Barcelona and Coutinho’s people now are finally getting the message and even though an offer is ready, £150million, perhaps £160million, they haven’t sent it yet, not at this point and they’re very pessimistic this could actually work.

“Liverpool have always been clear. In the three offers they received, the response has been no and the rejection has been sent back to Barcelona within the hour.

“So Liverpool are not getting rid of Coutinho.”

Lemar hopes dashed

19:10: Arsenal and Liverpool’s chances of signing Thomas Lemar appear to be over after he was named in the France side to face Holland tonight.

The World Cup qualifier kicks off in Paris at 7.45pm tonight meaning interested clubs would have very little time to get a deal over the line.

The transfer window slams shut in England at 11pm.

It was claimed Arsenal offered as much as £92million for France international Lemar but Express Sport understands the Gunners are now not expecting to get the deal over the line.

Medical for Sakho

19:05: Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho is undergoing a medical at Crystal Palace after they had a £26million bid accepted.

The France defender spent the second half of last season on loan at Selhurst Park having fallen out of favour with manager Jurgen Klopp over a number of disciplinary issues last summer, and a return south was always the player's preferred option.

Liverpool had been holding out for £30m but after turning down £22m plus £3m in add-ons yesterday - Palace's third offer - the Reds decided to cut their losses on a player whom they have been trying to offload for a year.

Done Deal: PSG sign Kylian Mbappe

18:50: Kylian Mbappe has joined Paris St Germain from Monaco, the two clubs have announced.

The 18-year-old France striker moves on an initial season-long loan deal with an option for PSG to buy him outright next summer.

The agreement, which came just hours before France's World Cup qualifier against Holland, brings to an end one of the summer's longest-running transfer sagas.

Thompson: Sign Lemar if Coutinho leaves

Thompson told Sky Sports: “The club have always maintained the stance that Philippe Coutinho’s going nowhere and quite right because they didn’t have enough time to get somebody in of a similar quality.

“Is anybody as good as Coutinho at the moment? Thomas Lemar fits that bill.

“He’s left-sided, very skilful, more offensive and quick. All of those qualities fit Jurgen Klopp’s bill. If Lemar was to come in, Liverpool would allow Coutinho to go. If Lemar doesn’t come, then Coutinho stays at least for 12 months.”

Klopp: Ox can reach his full potential

The deal, for a reported £40million, will give the England international a chance to finally define a role for himself after six years in various positions for Arsenal.

"I hear a lot of talk about positions but let's talk about the player," Klopp told Liverpool's website.

"He is someone with really good abilities who always gives everything for his team. A player that is positive and willing to take risks to try and make positive things happen.

"Already he is a very good player and I think he has the mentality and desire to get even better - that excites me."

Saints have a real problem - Hinchcliffe

13:50: Southampton have a problem with Virgil van Dijk because the player is still desperate to leave the club, Andy Hinchcliffe claims.

Van Dijk is keen on moving to Liverpool, who have been after the Dutchman throughout the summer.

He has handed in an official transfer request, voicing his displeasure to being forced to stay at Southampton.

However, Saints are refusing to change their stance and seem content to keep an unhappy player at the club.

Hinchcliffe thinks that will be an issue for Southampton going forward.

“The problem they have is Van Dijk wants to leave,” Hinchcliffe said on Sky Sports.

“No matter how important he is, how good he is, and he is a fabulous centre-half. If he’s unhappy in that dressing room and he really wants to go, you do have a problem.

“Southampton clearly want to keep him for the right reasons, he’s a great player. If they want to develop the defensive side of their game, you’re not going to sell a player like this. If he wants to go then it can cause a problem.”

City submit second Sanchez bid, Arsenal want Lemar

13:40: There’s a major deal in the pipeline, according to Sky Sports journalist Guillem Balague.

Balague claims Manchester City have made a second offer of £55million plus a further £5m in performance-related add-ons.

It’s believed that Arsenal have asked for more time locate a replacement in the shape of Monaco superstar Thomas Lemar.

Balague tweeted: “Alexis close to sign for City for £55m + £5m. Arsenal asked for few hours to sign Thomas Lemar, which they confident they are going to do.”

Coutinho announcement tonight!

12:35: There’s major claims that Philippe Coutinho is heading to Barcelona in stunning £138m deal.

The Sun claim Liverpool’s talented playmaker will join Barcelona, and the announcement will be made a 7pm tonight.

After three unsuccessful bids, it’s believed Jurgen Klopp’s side have finally accepted a £138million bid from the Catalan giants.

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Saints standing firm

10:40: Virgil Van Dijk's name keeps cropping up in transfer talk but Daily Star journalist Paul Brown has been told there’s "no way in a million years" that Southampton agree to sell him to Liverpool today.

Club position is even firmer on it in private than they have been in public and it would be a huge shock if he ends up at Anfield now.

Ox closer to Anfield switch

10:25: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks to be edging ever closer to being a Liverpool player with another photo being leaked of him wearing the Reds kit.

The winger is on international duty with England this week, but underwent a medical at St. George’s Park on Wednesday evening.

Last night the England international was pictured in full Liverpool kit after undergoing a medical ahead of his move from Arsenal.

And today another photo doing the rounds on Twitter looks to be from a leaked photoshoot ahead of his unveiling.

Oxlade-Chamberlain is shown smiling holding the badge to the camera.

Chelsea livid with Liverpool

09:45: Chelsea are furious with Liverpool and Arsenal after missing out on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

The Arsenal winger looked set to join the Blues after both clubs agreed a £40million fee.

But the England international rejected a switch to north London at the last minute as he was holding out for a move to Liverpool.

The Reds then made their move and are now on the verge of completing his transfer after the 24-year-old underwent a medical at St George’s Park last night, where he has been with the England squad preparing for tomorrow’s World Cup qualifier in Malta.

And the Mirror claim Chelsea have been left angered by the actions of Liverpool and Arsenal, feeling like they have “been played” by the Anfield club to try and force Arsene Wenger’s side into selling to them.

He said: “At the very least we expect Liverpool to announce one deal today with a fee having been agreed with Arsenal for Oxlade-Chamberlain.

“We also expect the futures of Coutinho and Van Dijk to become clearer today, while they retain an interest in Monaco winger Lemar.

“Origi now looks on his way to Wolfsburg, who are prepared to pay his £6m loan fee and another possible departure today is Sakho, who could well get a permanent move to Palace.”

Mane fear - Aldridge

08:40: Liverpool must fear Sadio Mane will follow in Philippe Coutinho’s footsteps as being targeted by a huge bid in the future.

That’s according to Reds legend John Aldridge who believes Mane has overtaken Coutinho as the main man at Anfield.

“Sadio Mane suddenly looks like the bargain of the century after his £30m move to Liverpool last summer - and the fear must be that he will be next on the wanted list for one of these mega-money transfers that are becoming the norm,” Aldridge wrote in the Irish Independent.

“Manchester United were among the clubs linked with Mane in the months before he left Southampton, yet the Senegal international was not see as the world-beater he is developing into following his arrival at Liverpool.”

Ox announcement at midday

08:00: Sky Sports reporter Aidan Magee is expecting Liverpool to make an announcement they’ve signed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at midday today.

Express Sport understands the clubs have agreed a £40million deal - with £35m up front - that will see the England international move to Anfield.

Oxlade-Chamberlain, 24, had also been a target for Premier League champions Chelsea but it is believed Liverpool was always the player's preferred destination.

Magee said: “Today is the day Arsenal face losing two of their leading players. An Oxlade-Chamberlain deal was hit last night. The medical is done. We are expecting an announcement around midday today.”

Barca happy to wait...

07:55: Barcelona are awaiting the outcome of Liverpool’s meeting with Monaco today regarding Thomas Lemar to decide on how they approach their transfer dealings.

Liverpool are hoping to wrap up a deal for France midfielder Lemar today and Spanish publication Sport claim the two clubs are in negotiations over his transfer.

The Reds may need to fork out up to £92million to convince Monaco to sell though.

Should Liverpool sign Lemar, and with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain set to join from Arsenal, the Merseyside outfit could finally decide to cash in on Coutinho.

Barca have been chasing the Brazilian all summer but Liverpool have so far rejected their advances.

But Sport suggest Liverpool will allow Coutinho to leave if their meeting with Monaco over Lemar results in a positive outcome.

Fergie ‘disappointed’ with Coutinho’s situation

Barcelona have so far had three bids rejected from Liverpool for Coutinho, with the player desperate to push through a move before tonight’s deadline.

Premier League clubs have once again raised the question of pushing back the transfer window so it doesn’t coincide with the start of the new season.

And Manchester United’s legendary coach Ferguson believes Coutinho’s situation wouldn’t have gotten to the stage it is now if that was the case.

"I think strong management is crucial in this situation. Part of your job as a coach also is to educate your players' character so they have a responsibility to what they're doing," Ferguson said, speaking at the UEFA Elite Coaches Forum in Nyon.

"Obviously, in some cases, that is changing a bit. It's disappointing because I'm sure that, in the case of Liverpool, they did a very good job in making Coutinho the player he is today.”

Oxlade-Chamberlain to Anfield

05:30: Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has refused a move to Chelsea after the Blues came to an agreement with Arsenal over a £35m move.

Arsenal are happy to sell but Oxlade-Chamberlain doesn't want to move to Stamford Bridge.

Liverpool and Arsenal came to an agreement on Wednesday afternoon.

A medical is planned and he is expected to sign a long-term contract at Anfield.

Thomas Lemar to Liverpool

05:25: Monaco have already rejected a £64.5m bid from Liverpool for Thomas Lemar.

But the Reds will not stop there.

Improved offers are expected today and Lemar could be set for a tight deal as the deadline approaches.

There's plenty of musical chairs likely to be taking place on Merseyside.

Yet to make matters worse Liverpool's top target is on international duty. It just complicates things even more.